Connor Zilisch

Connor Jackson Zilisch, born on July 22, 2006, is an American professional racing driver who has quickly emerged as a rising star in motorsports. As a development driver for Trackhouse Racing since 2025, Zilisch participates in various racing series, showcasing his versatility and talent across different platforms. These include the NASCAR Cup Series (with Trackhouse), the NASCAR Xfinity Series (with JR Motorsports), the CARS Tour, the Trans-Am Series (with Silver Hare Racing), the IMSA SportsCar Championship (with Era Motorsport), and the Global MX-5 Cup. He is also a Red Bull athlete.

Zilisch's early career in karting saw him win the CIK-FIA Karting Academy Trophy in 2020, setting the stage for his transition to sports cars in 2021 and stock cars in 2022. In 2024, he made a significant impact by winning the 24 Hours of Daytona and the 12 Hours of Sebring in the LMP2 class, achieving these victories on his first attempts. He also secured a win in his NASCAR Xfinity Series debut at Watkins Glen. Before he turned 18, he had already won in his debut in the NASCAR Xfinity Series.

In 2025, he began racing full-time in the NASCAR Xfinity Series with JR Motorsports. Zilisch also boasts an impressive record in the Trans-Am TA2 series and the Mazda MX-5 Cup, where he was named Rookie of the Year in 2022. His accomplishments also include multiple poles in the NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series.